Civic Intelligence

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 81-0929865

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Apr 18, 2019

1001 Lake AvenueRochester, NY 14613

(585) 498-4700

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

16th percentile

-8.5%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$73,361

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

88th percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

563%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Assets

Up

$484,368

Up $159,947 (+49%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

-$132,327

Down $205,865 (-280%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$616,695

Up $365,812 (+146%) from 2017

Revenue

Up

$2,408,653

Up $2,045,494 (+563%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$2,614,518

Up $2,324,672 (+802%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$205,865

Down $279,178 (-381%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2017: $324,421Liabilities 2017: $250,883Net Assets 2017: $73,5382017Assets 2018: $484,368Liabilities 2018: $616,695Net Assets 2018: -$132,3272018Assets 2019: $352,702Liabilities 2019: $483,172Net Assets 2019: -$130,4702019Assets 2020: $1,074,588Liabilities 2020: $812,483Net Assets 2020: $262,1052020Assets 2021: $2,523,231Liabilities 2021: $715,806Net Assets 2021: $1,807,4252021Assets 2022: $3,187,142Liabilities 2022: $462,631Net Assets 2022: $2,724,5112022Assets 2023: $5,355,380Liabilities 2023: $1,155,638Net Assets 2023: $4,199,7422023Assets 2024: $5,125,990Liabilities 2024: $404,591Net Assets 2024: $4,721,3992024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$484,368
Liabilities$616,695
Net Assets-$132,327

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2017: $363,159Expenses 2017: $289,846Net Income 2017: $73,3132017Revenue 2018: $2,408,653Expenses 2018: $2,614,518Net Income 2018: -$205,8652018Revenue 2019: $2,837,615Expenses 2019: $2,835,758Net Income 2019: $1,8572019Revenue 2020: $4,170,175Expenses 2020: $3,777,600Net Income 2020: $392,5752020Revenue 2021: $5,570,251Expenses 2021: $4,024,931Net Income 2021: $1,545,3202021Revenue 2022: $7,091,489Expenses 2022: $6,174,403Net Income 2022: $917,0862022Revenue 2023: $7,892,295Expenses 2023: $6,417,064Net Income 2023: $1,475,2312023Revenue 2024: $6,664,424Expenses 2024: $6,142,767Net Income 2024: $521,6572024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$2,408,653
Expenses$2,614,518
Net Income-$205,865
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Apr 18, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$2,408,653
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of exploration elementary charter school for science and technology is to engage students, their families, and the community in the processes of scientific inquiry and the use of innovative technology to develop the social, emotional, and academic tools necessary to thrive in school and in today's interconnected world.

Exploration's academic program balances explicit instruction in core content areas with innovative opportunities, allowing students time to explore, research, direct, experiment, and interact with knowledge as they approach new information with excitement, a sense of inquiry, and confidence to promote academic achievement and life-long learning.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$240,834-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$71,465$155,468▲ $84,003
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,125$22,936▲ $13,811
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$243,831$14,840▼ $228,991
Total Assets$324,421$484,368▲ $159,947
Other Assets Total$0$50,290▲ $50,290
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$292,300-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$250,883$278,783▲ $27,900
Other Liabilities$0$45,612▲ $45,612
Total Liabilities$250,883$616,695▲ $365,812
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$73,538$-132,327▼ $205,865
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$73,538$-132,327▼ $205,865
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$324,421$484,368▲ $159,947

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$121,523$28,057$149,580
Leasehold Improvements$33,945$2,383$36,328
Other Assets Org$25,075--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lisa J Clark EddSchool Leader & CEO Thru March 2018FT$65,830$7,531$73,361

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kevin Williams PhdChairperson
Carlos CongVice Chairperson
Heather DonnellyExecutive Director as of May 2018
Algernon KellyTrustee
Matthew WinslowTrustee
Michelle Swanger-gagne PhdTrustee
Lonette MerrimanTrustee as of April 2018
Kelly DemonteTrustee as of June 2018
Lisa Hiley PhdSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Education Success NetworkProfessional Services4 LAKEVIEW PARK, Rochester, NY 14613$217,574
1001 Lake Ave LLCLandlord275 PINNACLE ROAD, Rochester, NY 14623$154,267
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$504,697
Program Service Revenue
$1,903,956
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$6,480
Change in Net Assets
$-205,865

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,408,653
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$460,658
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,869,311
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,408,653
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,544,980
Other Expenses$1,069,538
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$989,038$155,530-$1,144,568
Occupancy$272,789$83,858-$356,647
Fees for Services Other$214,198$89,771-$303,969
Payroll Taxes$99,986$18,118-$118,104
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$84,529$25,471-$110,000
Other Employee Benefits$93,837$3,622-$97,459
Pension Plan Contributions$60,659$14,190-$74,849
Fees for Services Legal-$45,907-$45,907
Depreciation Depletion$24,656$5,784-$30,440
Information Technology$26,350$3,624-$29,974
All Other Expenses$20,312$5,061-$25,373
Insurance$19,648$3,199-$22,847
Office Expenses$14,166$6,465-$20,631
Other Expenses$12,647$4,595-$17,242
Advertising$5,739$6,545-$12,284
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,803-$9,803
Total Functional Expenses$2,108,957$505,561$0$2,614,518

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,001,638
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,614,518
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,614,518
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$387,120
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Lease Liability$45,612
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The 990 will be distributed to the board of trustees members via their board email accounts for review. There will be discussion regarding the 990 at the finance committee meeting.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

At the opening of every board meeting the board chair reads the following statement "the chair reminds everyone that if a potential conflict of interest exists concerning a subject under discussion by the board that you have an obligation to disclose the potential conflict and recuse yourself and leave the room during any discussion or vote on the subject matter".

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The process includes a review of regional salaries of similar positions and job duties at similar sized charter schools and school districts in the region. Upper management, the board of trustees and the schools legal counsel were involved in the review of the information. All but the school legal counsel were involved in the final decision making.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

UPON REQUEST

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Exploration Elementary Charter School
EIN
81-0929865
Phone
5854984700
Address
1001 LAKE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14613

Signing Officer

Name
Carlos Cong
Title
Board President
Phone
5854984700
Signed
2019-04-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carlos Cong
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
38
Volunteers
18

Preparer

Firm
Mengel Metzger Barr & Co Llp
Address
100 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 1200, ROCHESTER, NY 14604
Preparer
Michelle Cain
Phone
5854231860
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part V, Line 2A

The organization leased 1 employee during calendar year 2017 and 1 employees during the fiscal year from an unrelated 501(c)(3) organization.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Payroll processing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 18,323. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,323. Other purchased/professional/consulting: program service expenses 214,198. Management and general expenses 71,448. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 285,646.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

The process is consistent with prior years

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The charter school is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and applicable state regulations and, accordingly, is exempt from federal and state taxes on income. The charter school files form 990 tax returns in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction. The tax returns for the years ended june 30, 2016 through june 30, 2018 are still subject to potential audit by the irs. Management of the charter school believes it has no material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly it has not recognized any liability for unrecognized tax benefits.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Income recognized on prior year tax returns 363,409.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Expenses recognized on prior year tax return 289,871.

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE MISSION OF EXPLORATION ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY IN THE PROCESSES OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND THE USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC TOOLS NECESSARY TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND IN TODAY'S INTERCONNECTED WORLD.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0BASED ON THE DATA FROM OUR JAN RICHARDON AND NWEA ASSESSMENTS GIVEN SCHOOL WIDE, WE PROVIDED 1.5 READING TEACHERS TO SUPPORT 33% OF OUR LOWEST READERS THROUGH ADDITIONAL DAILY PULL OUT INTERVENTION SERVICES. THESE STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED AN ADDITIONAL 35/40 MINUTES OF SUPPORT WITH THEIR READING, PHONICS, AND WRITING SKILLS. THIS SET THE GROUND WORK FOR US TO BE ABLE TO EXPAND UPON THIS PROGRAM GOING INTO THE 18/19 SCHOOL YEAR TO REACH MORE OF OUR LOW LEVEL READERS IN THREE GRADES K-2.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND APPLICABLE STATE REGULATIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES ON INCOME. THE CHARTER SCHOOL FILES FORM 990 TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION. THE TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018 ARE STILL SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL AUDIT BY THE IRS. MANAGEMENT OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL BELIEVES IT HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY IT HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1INCOME RECOGNIZED ON PRIOR YEAR TAX RETURNS 363,409.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EXPENSES RECOGNIZED ON PRIOR YEAR TAX RETURN 289,871.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANY, BUT NOT ALL OF OUR BROCHURES, FORMS OR HANDOUTS DEALING WITH STUDENT ADMISSIONS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE A STATEMENT OF OUR RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TOWARDS STUDENTS. WE DO NOT BROADCAST OUR POLICY IN THE MEDIA BUT WE DO POST IT ON OUR WEBSITE AND ON SOME FORMS.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1WE RECEIVE MONEY FROM THE CSP GRANT, TITLE I AND IA, IDEA FUNDING, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT AND SPED FUNDING.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION LEASED 1 EMPLOYEE DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2017 AND 1 EMPLOYEES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR FROM AN UNRELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS VIA THEIR BOARD EMAIL ACCOUNTS FOR REVIEW. THERE WILL BE DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 990 AT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2AT THE OPENING OF EVERY BOARD MEETING THE BOARD CHAIR READS THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT "THE CHAIR REMINDS EVERYONE THAT IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS CONCERNING A SUBJECT UNDER DISCUSSION BY THE BOARD THAT YOU HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND RECUSE YOURSELF AND LEAVE THE ROOM DURING ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTE ON THE SUBJECT MATTER".
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE PROCESS INCLUDES A REVIEW OF REGIONAL SALARIES OF SIMILAR POSITIONS AND JOB DUTIES AT SIMILAR SIZED CHARTER SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE REGION. UPPER MANAGEMENT, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE SCHOOLS LEGAL COUNSEL WERE INVOLVED IN THE REVIEW OF THE INFORMATION. ALL BUT THE SCHOOL LEGAL COUNSEL WERE INVOLVED IN THE FINAL DECISION MAKING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5PAYROLL PROCESSING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 18,323. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 18,323. OTHER PURCHASED/PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 214,198. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 71,448. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 285,646.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE PROCESS IS CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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